Are Your Kids Too Young To Paddle?
Abby was 8 or 9 months old when we took her on her first canoe camping trip into the Boundary Waters. We probably would have taken her when she was younger if weather or time had allowed us to do …
Abby was 8 or 9 months old when we took her on her first canoe camping trip into the Boundary Waters. We probably would have taken her when she was younger if weather or time had allowed us to do …
Although I like to get out and take photos I haven’t been doing very much of it lately. I got a new camera for Christmas but have barely used it. I think I’m intimidated by it or I don’t want …
Most backcountry adventurers have heard of SPOT. We’ve had them available for rent at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters for a number of years now. It’s a device that can track your waypoints, send GPS coordinates to others and alert help in …
There are some things you won’t see in the Boundary Waters when you’re kayaking. Chances are the biggest thing you’ll ever see swim beneath your canoe or kayak in the BWCA is a beaver or a fish. There isn’t any …
I’m not sure how many of you wilderness travelers need to have power when you are out and about. I do know some folks use their cell phones for taking photos and where there is cell phone service they can …
It’s that time of the year when we like to find some people worthy of being a part of our Voyageur Crew. Do you know anyone who would enjoy a summer at the end of the Gunflint Trail? If so …
We’ve always thought it would be great fun to have a Survivor show in the Boundary Waters or better yet in the winter in the Boundary Waters. The trouble is the USFS does not allow races or competitions to take …
Maybe I’m just hearing about it more often but it sounds like people are getting outside and enjoying the great outdoors during the winter. Exploring by snowshoe, cross-country skis, dog sled or snowmobile is something I love to do and …
Permit time for the Boundary Waters is almost here. On the 29th of January at 9am you will be able to reserve your BWCA permits for the upcoming paddling season. You can reserve them online or call 1-877-444-6777. You can …
Not a good idea… Published January 17, 2014, 03:43 PM Ringleader of group that terrorized Boundary Waters campers in 2007 arrested again The ringleader of a drunken, gun-shooting, fireworks-lighting trip on Basswood Lake in 2007 has been arrested again, this …